Aerospace Production Worker
About The Position
General Plastics Manufacturing Company is seeking experienced production workers for hands-on manufacturing work in its Tacoma plant. Workers may be assigned to various areas of the manufacturing plant and produce high-performance plastic and foam products to aerospace quality standards. The work involves being on your feet, using your hands, and working in a dusty environment. Previous production experience is helpful, and full training will be provided, though the requirements also state that candidates must have previous manufacturing experience and at least five years of demonstrated work experience. Reliable daily attendance and punctuality are required. Applicants must meet the ITAR definition of a U.S. Person because of the company’s defense-industry work. The workplace is drug- and alcohol-free; testing may be required under company policy, including marijuana testing.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous manufacturing experience; aerospace or plastics manufacturing experience is preferred.
- At least five years of demonstrated work experience.
- Ability to receive and interpret instructions from supervisors and peers.
- Good judgment to perform work correctly and safely.
- Ability to learn quickly and understand and follow written technical instructions.
- Good communication skills.
- Reliable daily attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to work with or around chemical solvents.
- Must meet the ITAR definition of a U.S. Person: a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
- Must comply with applicable workplace drug and alcohol testing policies.
Nice To Haves
- Previous workshop, woodworking, framing, or manufacturing experience.
- Previous production experience; aerospace or plastics manufacturing experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Read work orders to determine materials, tools, cutting locations, dimensions, and tolerances.
- Set up, operate, or tend machines used to saw, cut, shear, slit, or sand plastic material.
- Test and adjust machine speeds or actions according to product specifications using gauges and hand tools.
- Perform physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
- Measure parts before, during, and after production to verify conformance to specifications using micrometers, gauges, knives, calipers, or tape measures.
- Place or remove parts from cutting tables manually or using hoists.
- Replace defective blades or wheels using hand tools.
- Mark, stack, and sort cut material for packaging, further processing, or shipping according to material type and size.
- Operate various mixing equipment.
- Spray materials such as colors and adhesives onto plastic or foam parts.
- Cut, deflash, and fabricate rigid and flexible foam parts.
- Read, interpret, and convey instructions verbally and in writing.
- Help other departments meet company goals and perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, a collaborative attitude, and a positive, solution-oriented approach to work.
Benefits
- Profit-sharing bonus program paid three times per year.
- Medical and vision coverage with zero premiums for the entire family, dental coverage with zero premiums for the employee, and $10 medical copays.
- Company 401(k) match up to 8% of yearly total earnings.
- Employee Assistance Plan.
- Subsidized lunchroom food and beverage costs.
- Disability and life insurance package.
- Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts.
- Earned Time Off starting at 15 days per year.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Optional overtime opportunities.
- $1.50 per hour shift premium for swing shift.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
